Byram, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byram, Connecticut
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Phebe Seaman House (1794), 170 Byram Road
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Location in Fairfield County and the state of Connecticut.
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| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| NECTA | Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk |
| Region | Western CT |
| Town | Greenwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.861 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.798 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.063 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,146 |
| • Density | 4,815/sq mi (1,859/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Area code(s) | 203 |
| FIPS code | 09-10660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631559 |
Byram is a neighborhood in the town of Greenwich, Connecticut. It is also called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population information.
In 2010, Byram had about 4,146 people living there. By 2018, the number grew to an estimated 4,216 people. Byram is the southernmost point in both the town of Greenwich and the entire state of Connecticut. The Byram River separates it from Port Chester, New York. Byram was once known as East Port Chester.
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History of Byram
The town of Greenwich is a single political area. However, it is made up of several unique neighborhoods. Byram is one of these neighborhoods. Other areas include Cos Cob and Old Greenwich.
Byram was home to the Byram Quarry. This quarry is now closed. It once provided stone for famous structures. These include the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty.
Where is Byram Located?
Byram is a small area. It covers about 0.86 square miles (2.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Schools in Byram
Students in Byram attend schools in the Greenwich Public Schools district. The main high school for students in this area is Greenwich High School.
Culture and Fun in Byram
Byram has been featured in movies. A scene from the film The Good Shepherd was filmed here.
Important Places in Byram
Byram has several historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important for their history.
- Phebe Seaman House (1794): This house was built around 1794. You can find it at 170 Byram Road.
- Thomas Lyon House: This house was built around 1695. It is located at 1 Byram Road. It was added to the historic register in 1977.
- Byram School: This school was built in 1925. It is on Western Junior Highway. It was added to the historic register in 1990.
Byram Shubert Library
The Byram Shubert Library serves the community. It is a great place to find books and learn new things.
Images for kids
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Byram Fire Station, Greenwich Fire Station # 3
See also
In Spanish: Byram (Connecticut) para niños
